What does a 7-pin S plug do?

More and more vehicles can be found on the public roads every day. It is getting busier and busier because of all the cars, but also because of the lorries and trailers. For traffic safety, it is extremely important that all vehicles are well lit. Trucks are fitted with working lights as standard, but trailers are not. These have to be connected to the lorry so that an electrical connection can be made. This connection is established by means of a 7-pin S and 7 pin n plug. These plugs are specially made for the truck and trailer sector and do not fit other vehicles such as trailers. There, the normal 7-pin connector are being used.

Different ways of connecting

As mentioned earlier, an electrical connection must be established between a truck and trailer. In this way, the trailer will receive electricity which will enable the lighting to be operated. This can be achieved in two different ways. Firstly, the 7-pin S and 7-pin N plugs can be used. These must be connected both to the truck and to the trailer. If only one plug is used, not all the lighting will be powered. As a second method of connection, you can use a 15-pole plug (ISO 12098). This way, two cables are not required, just like the 7-pin plugs, but it goes through 1 connection.

Verschil 7-polig S en 7-polig N aansluiting

7-pin N and S connectors provide electricity to both the truck and the trailer for the lighting. The purpose of the connectors is the same, to establish a connection between the truck and the trailer, but the outcome is different. These connectors actually supply half of the total lighting on the trailer each. Together, they ensure that all the lighting functions properly. To create a clear picture, the diagram below has been created. This clearly shows which connector is responsible for which lighting.

7-polig N 

  1. Mass
  2. Rear, contour, width and license plate light left
  3. Indicator left side
  4. Brake lights
  5. Indicator right side
  6. Rear, contour, width and license plate light right
  7. Checking the trailer brake

7-polig S

Mass

Not allocated

Reversing light

Constant power supply (+24V)

Control for mass

Power switch

Rear fog lamp